Small Biz Owner - and Pregnant.

Hi Lovelies,Are any of you small business owners that work from home? I have an incredible job that I do from home (design/art) the problem is my paycheck is 50% of our family income. I am so afraid to even talk to my husband about maternity leave (due in spring) because I don't know how our ends will meet if I have to take time off. My problem is I can't get anyone to replace me or even hire an assistant bc of the work I do, so if I take leave, our bills don't get paid. It's really stressing me out.... Do you have any advice? I am a ftm and feeling very overwhelmed... thanks in advance...

Hi Lovelies,Are any of you small business owners that work from home? I have an incredible job that I do from home (design/art) the problem is my paycheck is 50% of our family income. I am so afraid to even talk to my husband about maternity leave (due in spring) because I don't know how our ends will meet if I have to take time off. My problem is I can't get anyone to replace me or even hire an assistant bc of the work I do, so if I take leave, our bills don't get paid. It's really stressing me out.... Do you have any advice? I am a ftm and feeling very overwhelmed... thanks in advance...

Hi! That must be a very stressful situation. Is there any way your husband could get a second job to help out or would it be possible to get on a strict budget to set money aside to be used during your leave?

Hi! That must be a very stressful situation. Is there any way your husband could get a second job to help out or would it be possible to get on a strict budget to set money aside to be used during your leave?

I own a salon and when I had my first, the business was very young, I worked 12 hrs a day 5 days a week. Slowly working a lil less closer to my due date.... I took off 4 weeks and then slowly came back part time. I say do what you can, everything will work out, your family needs u at home and you will NEVER get that time back, sometimes I wish I would of taken more time... But u know when women need their hair done, they need it NOW! Lol

I own a salon and when I had my first, the business was very young, I worked 12 hrs a day 5 days a week. Slowly working a lil less closer to my due date.... I took off 4 weeks and then slowly came back part time. I say do what you can, everything will work out, your family needs u at home and you will NEVER get that time back, sometimes I wish I would of taken more time... But u know when women need their hair done, they need it NOW! Lol

I'm the CEO of a start-up tech company and the only one working on the venture full time. Money runs out in January and I'm due in Feb. 70% of household income comes from my job so I am just trying not to freak out. Lots of pressure to close some deals ASAP. The only way I stay sane is to focus on one day at a time, doing the best i can do. I have never been so tired and stressed but feel like I must be laying the groundwork for something awesome :) just try to stay positive and focus on the now. Anything is possible.

I'm the CEO of a start-up tech company and the only one working on the venture full time. Money runs out in January and I'm due in Feb. 70% of household income comes from my job so I am just trying not to freak out. Lots of pressure to close some deals ASAP. The only way I stay sane is to focus on one day at a time, doing the best i can do. I have never been so tired and stressed but feel like I must be laying the groundwork for something awesome :) just try to stay positive and focus on the now. Anything is possible.

I work with SBO. One of my families recently had a baby and both parents work the store. They found a reliable young woman that was looking for a transitional job while she searched for her dream job. It worked well for them. My SBO's were able to take some time off but still make a presence in the store when needed but trusted that money was still being made and nothing was burning down in their absence. Good luck!

I work with SBO. One of my families recently had a baby and both parents work the store. They found a reliable young woman that was looking for a transitional job while she searched for her dream job. It worked well for them. My SBO's were able to take some time off but still make a presence in the store when needed but trusted that money was still being made and nothing was burning down in their absence. Good luck!

Completely feel your pain! I own a special event design company and May/June is one of my busiest times.. Thankfully my dad is retired and can't wait to learn about all the "Girly stuff".. Lol. Thank God for family for so many reasons!

Completely feel your pain! I own a special event design company and May/June is one of my busiest times.. Thankfully my dad is retired and can't wait to learn about all the "Girly stuff".. Lol. Thank God for family for so many reasons!

This is my second baby and first time I am working from home. If you really can't take leave take at least 1-2 weeks off to heal then start back. If you can finance it you may need to hire part time help for the baby so if they don't nap or are fussy someone else can hold them and comfort them while you work. It may be the best for the first month or so until baby is in a manageable routine.

This is my second baby and first time I am working from home. If you really can't take leave take at least 1-2 weeks off to heal then start back. If you can finance it you may need to hire part time help for the baby so if they don't nap or are fussy someone else can hold them and comfort them while you work. It may be the best for the first month or so until baby is in a manageable routine.

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